Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
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Trump doesn’t plan to use Israel trip to announce embassy move
:: US President Trump will encourage Gulf countries to form a Middle East force such as the Atlantic Alliance, during his anticipated visit to Saudi Arabia, a senior administration official said on Wednesday. The official said Trump is not planning
Saudi Arabia’s new military company to localize 50 percent of military spending
:: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) on Wednesday announced the launch of a state-owned military industrial company aimed at contributing more than 14 billion riyals ($3.7 billion) to the Kingdom’s gross domestic product by 2030. The new Saudi Arabian
Sudan’s Bashir goes to Riyadh, no word on Trump meeting
:: Sudan President Omar al-Bashir will travel to Saudi Arabia on Friday but there is no confirmation he will meet with US President Donald Trump, who will also visit the country, Foreign Minister Ibrahim Ghandour said on Wednesday. “I can
UNICEF: Yemen cholera death toll mounts to 209
:: A cholera outbreak in Yemen has killed 209 people in recent weeks with 17,200 suspected cases across the war-torn country, the United Nations children’s agency said Wednesday. UNICEF’s Yemen mission said that there had been an “alarming increase” in
Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of ‘deception’ and supporting terrorism
:: The Saudi mission to the UN accused Iran of “deception” and of “supporting terrorism and threatening stability in the region.” In a letter to the UN secretary general and to the president of the UN Security Council, the mission
Shiite sheikh’s house shot at by unknown assailants in Saudi’s Qatif
:: What has been said about Sheikh Abdallah al-Khanizi’s house being shot at by unknown assailants, with bullets entering his home, is correct. An eye witness said that since he was outside the kingdom, he called to check up and
Trump to sign several deals with Saudi Arabia during Riyadh visit
:: US President Donald Trump meets Saudi officials in Riyadh on Saturday and is expected to sign several agreements with the kingdom during his trip. Trump will participate in a Twitter forum with young people, National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster
Saudi minister unveils plans to set up 10 Smart Cities
:: Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs Abdullatief Al-Asheikh on Tuesday unveiled plans to establish 10 smart cities in the Kingdom. “The ministry will create partnerships to implement smart city project in 10 cities across the Kingdom as part of
Regional consequences of Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia
By : Talmiz Ahmad :: In a historic gesture, President Donald Trump has announced that Saudi Arabia will be the first foreign country he will visit as president when he begins his tour to West Asia and the Vatican on
Cabinet lauds late Prince Naif’s services to religion, nation
:: The Cabinet on Monday appreciated the leading role and achievements made by the late Crown Prince Naif bin Abdul Aziz toward his religion and nation. The Cabinet also praised the awarding of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif with an
Donald Trump to give speech on Islam in Saudi Arabia
:: United States President Donald Trump will give a major speech on the Islamic faith during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, home to the religion’s holiest shrines, the White House said Tuesday. “He will meet and have lunch with
Saudi FM inaugurates independent human rights commission HQ
:: The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC), a branch of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) “provides guidance on all human rights issues to the Council of Foreign Ministers,” the executive director of the OIC-IPHRC Secretariat told Arab News
Saudi Arabia allows Syrians to attain, renew temporary work permits
:: The Saudi Ministry of Labor and Social Development has permitted Syrians who live in Saudi Arabia to attain temporary work permits or renew them if they had already been granted one via the Ajeer portal website. The decision complies
Saudi officer killed after RPG attack in restive Qatif neighborhood
:: A Saudi officer working for Saudi’s emergency services has been killed after being attacked by extremists using an RPG, Al Arabiya News Channel has reported. A ministry of interior spokesperson said the solider was part of a patrol unit
Thomson Reuters inaugurates 9th Annual Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Seminar
:: Thomson Reuters on Monday inaugurated the ninth Annual Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Seminar in Riyadh, held in association with the Saudi Institute of Finance under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed Abdulkarim Alkholifey, governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary
Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia and Gulf unity
By : Dr. Khaled M. Batarfi :: I was trying to clarify the positions of the Gulf states on main Middle Eastern issues, and to explain the differences of opinion in some areas, such as Egypt and Syria, when my
Expert view paints optimistic picture of Gulf economies
By : Frank Kane :: I make no apology for using this column from time to time to reflect the views of Capital Economics (CapEcon), the London-based consultancy. CapEcon has called the region right for a long time, refusing to
On the king of journalists, Turki al-Sudairi
By : Turki Aldakhil :: With the death of Turki al-Sudairi, the mentor of an entire generation, may his soul rest in peace, Saudi Arabia loses ones of its most important pillars of journalism. The late noble-minded man founded an
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